Plan to secure internet of things with new law
The rapidly growing "internet of things" (IOT) - internet-connected gadgets - would have to be made more secure under proposed new laws.
Facebook and Twitter grilled over abuse faced by MPs
Facebook and Twitter executives have been grilled by MPs over how the social networks handle online abuse levelled at parliamentarians.
Antarctica: Thousands of emperor penguin chicks wiped out
Thousands of emperor penguin chicks drowned when the sea-ice on which they were being raised was destroyed in severe weather.
Nature loss: Major report to highlight ‘natural and human emergency’
Scientists and government officials meet this week in Paris to finalise a key assessment on humanity's relationship with nature.
London Marathon replaces plastic water bottles with edible seaweed pods
Organizers of Sunday’s London Marathon made edible seaweed pods available to runners to cut down on plastic water bottles.
Hate speech: Facebook, Twitter and YouTube told off by MPs
Facebook, Twitter and YouTube have faced tough questions from frustrated MPs about why they are still failing to remove hate speech on their platforms.
Microsoft Paint: Fans rejoice as art app saved ‘for now’
Fans of low-fidelity art app Microsoft Paint are rejoicing after it was confirmed it would remain a part of the Windows operation system "for now".
Scientists study how lakes in Siberian Arctic influence the global warming
These are the scientists from Russia, Sweden and France working in the framework of the international project SIWA "Siberian inland waters"
Huawei: Why UK is at odds with its cyber-allies
After months of uncertainty, the UK appears set to allow Huawei's telecoms equipment to be part of the country's 5G networks - with some limitations.
An alternative way to capture childhood on your phone
Parents are desperate to record childhood memories and the smartphone has allowed them to do this like never before. But what is the best way to go about it?
